Fishing near Tholen, Zeeland

Tholen sits on the island of Tholen in Zeeland, surrounded by tidal and former-tidal waters that define fishing in this part of the southwestern Netherlands. The Oosterschelde, just a few kilometres away, is the centrepiece — a large saltwater estuary where anglers target a wide range of species from the banks and jetties. Inland, the Zoommeer, Krabbenkreek, Bruintjeskreek and the Tholensche Gat round out a varied local scene, while the Volkerak, Grevelingenmeer and Haringvliet are within easy reach for day trips.